Happy Friday! See the Carpenter’s Helper newsletter for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost and the week of July 18, 2021. In it you will find a reminder of the Summer Worship Schedule, a reminder that Communion at the Curb continues, our church’s Covid Policy update, and in place of Eye Spy, this week we share a message from Bishop Curry addressing the Indigenous boarding schools.
Wednesday morning lectionary bible study begins this week, in person. This group meets weekly to preview the readings for the upcoming Sunday and really interesting discussions ensue. This group meets at 10:30 a.m. in the classroom off of the Great Hall. Please feel free to contact the office with any questions and know that ALL are Welcome to participate.
- We are in our new summer 2021 schedule of 2 Sunday services:
- 8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist, Rite I spoken, in-person with precautions and online at YouTube (8:00 booklet)
- 9:30 a.m. – Holy Eucharist, Rite II with music, in-person with precautions and online at our YouTube channel (9:30 booklet)
- Sundays from 10:30-11 a.m., Communion at the Curb is offered for those who have not received the Sacrament in-person during the service. You do not need to sign up for this. ALL are WELCOME!
- Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., lectionary bible study in the classroom
- Wednesday at noon: Intercessory Prayer with Holy Communion, live on our YouTube channel and in-person with precautions. Here is the accompanying booklet.
- Thursday at 7 p.m.: Compline Evening Prayer with Deacon Cecily, live via Zoom. Here is the accompanying booklet.
You will receive an emailed invitation to all the above events and their accompanying leaflets. As always, there are copies available to be mailed, so please let me know if you’d like a paper copy.
In this strange pandemic time, the church is aware that some of its members are struggling to make ends meet. If you are in this situation, please let the clergy know of your needs, pray for the church, and feel no guilt about your giving. But if you are able to give, options for giving include mailing a check to your church or online giving. See our Giving information.
The new Forward Day by Day booklets are available. Please feel free to stop into the lobby for a copy, or let me know if you’d like one mailed out to you! There are plenty in both large and small print.
If you have anything to add to the Parish calendar or the Carpenter’s Helper newsletter, please email the office at StThomassOffice@googlegroups.com.
To see all events or news, visit our website, check FaceBook, or check out the posted events on the board next to the name tag station. Recent Newsletters, Sermons, or Announcements are also available.
Kind Regards,
Cana Hartman, Parish Administrator
StThomassOffice@googlegroups.com or (302) 368-4644